This first edition draws from various secondary data sources to present a wide range of information on social issues such as:

migration

employment and unemployment

poverty and inequality

gender wage gaps

social and health care expenditure

prison populations and drug usage

work and life satisfaction

Included is a guide to help readers understand the structure of OECD social indicators.

In addition to giving insights on the effectiveness of public policies and their contribution in furthering social and economic development, Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2009 aims to enhance interaction between OECD member countries and non-member Asia-Pacific economies.